Runcorn State High School is a public, co-educational, high school, located in the Brisbane suburb of Runcorn, in Queensland, Australia. It is administered by the Department of Education, with an enrolment of 843 students and a teaching staff of 94, as of 2023. The school serves students from Year 7 to Year 12.
History The school opened on 28 January 1986.
In 2015, a Muslim student was promptly sent home after wearing an Islamic garb on a free dress day, leading to a complaint being filed with the state anti-discrimination commissioner.
Curriculum Compulsory subjects; through all year levels include Maths and English. In the junior school, students must also study SOSE, Science, Physical Education and a language. Students have other options such as drama, media, art or business.
Sporting houses There are four sporting Houses, Selsey (Yellow), Tarsett (Green), Nathan (Red) and Sirett (Black).
Notable alumni Cameron Bairstow, Australian former professional basketball player Kasey Edwards, Australian author and columnist Nick Vujicic, Australian-American Christian evangelist and motivational speaker Anisa Nandaula, Australian comedian Matthew Bell, former NRL player
References
External links Runcorn State High School – Official website